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Ouette d'egypte

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Not Evaluated

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Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (6 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Alopochen aegyptiaca (Ouette d'egypte)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エジプトガン

Chinese 埃及雁

Spanish Ganso del Nilo

French Ouette d'egypte

German Nilgans

Portuguese Ganso do Egipto

Russian Нильский гусь

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ouette d'egypte?

The scientific name of Ouette d'egypte is Alopochen aegyptiaca. It belongs to the genus Alopochen.

Where does Ouette d'egypte live?

Ouette d'egypte is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (6 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Israel.

What family does Ouette d'egypte belong to?

Ouette d'egypte (Alopochen aegyptiaca) belongs to the genus Alopochen, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Ouette d'egypte belong to?

Ouette d'egypte (Alopochen aegyptiaca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Ouette d'egypte?

The closest relatives of Ouette d'egypte in the genus Alopochen include Ouette de la Réunion, Ouette de Maurice.